Tennant Green MachinesTM Introduces Zero Emissions, All Electric Street Sweeper
FALKIRK, Scotland--Tennant Company , a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, healthier world, today announces the introduction of the Green Machines 500ze all-electric vacuum street sweeper.
“With this highly innovative solution we are redefining the future of cleaning in our cities, and are once again demonstrating our commitment to being the global leader in chemical-free cleaning.”
The innovative Green Machines 500ze, with its Lithium-ion powered battery pack, heralds a significant step in the drive for reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality. Its clean air and near silent operation is ideal for enclosed or crowded pedestrian areas such as city centers.
With the introduction of the 500ze, the company is harnessing its more than 40 years’ experience of delivering technologically advanced sweepers to major cities all over the world. With its innovative features and technology, the 500ze delivers unmatched cleaning results while addressing the growing requirement for environmentally sensitive solutions.
Key features of the 500ze include:
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Zero emissions |
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| Â | - | Â | Â | No exhaust fumes and no CO2, low noise, reduced dust; the 500ze is designed to be almost invisible to pedestrians. | |||||
| - | The annual carbon output of a standard 2m3 sweeper, currently used in many city centers, is approximately 50 tonnes. The 500ze is zero, thus saving the equivalent of the carbon output of 40 cars annually. | ||||||||
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Virtually silent in transit | ||||||||
| - | Near silent running means it is perfectly suited to clean any time of day and near sound-sensitive environments such as schools and hospitals … it is difficult to hear the 500ze over the gentle rustling of trees. | ||||||||
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Innovative power supply | ||||||||
| - | Uniquely powered by Lithium-ion batteries, with integrated Battery Management System to optimize cell performance throughout the batteries’ lifetime. | ||||||||
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Reliable with low running costs | ||||||||
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The power and efficiency of Lithium-ion technology makes energy supply as reliable as conventional fuel. Recharging the batteries provides an 8-hour cleaning operation at a fraction of diesel costs. |
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| - | Fewer moving parts and advanced diagnostics mean lower maintenance costs. | ||||||||
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Superior cleaning and dust control | ||||||||
| - | Powerful suction is suited to even coarse debris, effectively “eating�?? litter thanks to its 3-stage cyclonic separation. | ||||||||
| - | CloudmakerTM misting system provides improved dust control while minimizing water consumption. The 500ze uses 70% less water than other traditional dust-control techniques. | ||||||||
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Swift, safe and comfortable with industry-leading operator features |
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| - | Moves swiftly at speeds up to 25 kph, and delivers a car-quality operator experience through its superb ergonomic design. | ||||||||
"The 500ze is, quite simply, a breath of clean air," said Karel Huijser, VP International, Tennant. "With this highly innovative solution we are redefining the future of cleaning in our cities, and are once again demonstrating our commitment to being the global leader in chemical-free cleaning."
The Green Machines 500ze is currently in test trials across Europe and will soon be seen in operation in major cities across Australia, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
About Green MachinesTM
Green Machines, a Tennant company, is a global leader with a world-class reputation in creating innovative and technologically advanced outdoor city cleaning equipment. Green Machines sweepers incorporate more than 40 years of continuous product improvements. Designed for performance, safety, and sustainability, Green Machines sweepers clean paved areas and other pedestrian spaces without disrupting patrons, students, citizens, or guests. They reach difficult areas effortlessly and keep dust to a minimum. Walk-behind and rider models alike are designed for use in crowded areas, engineered for thorough sweeping in varied spaces, and built to withstand heavy use.
About Tennant Company
Minneapolis-based Tennant Company is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; chemical-free cleaning technologies; and specialty surface coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading floors. Tennant's global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, Minn.; Holland, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; Uden, The Netherlands; the United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China; and sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit www.tennantco.com.